Improving the Quality of Life for Our Communities

Continuing a tradition of embracing, supporting + being a force for change

MOA® Community Foundation

We exist to change things for the better, improving the quality of life for our communities, investing in inclusive opportunities to make measurable impact in education, mental health, community wellness + financial stability.

Targeted Support for Broad Impact

We have identified four Foundation focus areas, however, our impact in each individual area is intended to have a cumulative ripple effect. When families feel economically stable, kids can learn. When a person’s mental health is prioritized, their physical health can improve as well. No one focus area is more important than any other; all four combine to uplift all in our community.

All Mall of America® Community Foundation support is directed to Minnesota based causes.

First Year Focus: Education for All

Every journey begins with a single step. For our inaugural year, Mall of America Community Foundation has made the thoughtful decision to focus on the pillar, Education for All. We firmly believe that growth and strength come through, from + by education. Our goal in this first year is to have a measurable impact in this area—laying the groundwork for a successful future.

2023 Benefiting Partners

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to shape the future. We are proud to partner with the organizations listed below to impact education—each doing so in their unique way—creating hope for kids and families alike.

Way to Grow • Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities • AdoptAClassroom.org • Northside Achievement Zone • Congregation of Bias YisroelMinneapolis Community of KollelTorah Academy • Yeshiva of Minneapolis

2023 Education for All Events

The Foundation is planning a year of exciting events and collaborating closely with key partners to raise money and awareness around education. Mark your calendars and plan to join the effort!

  • May 7 | Teacher Appreciation Day with AdoptAClassroom.org
  • June 4 | STEAM Day with Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
  • September | Back-To-School Literacy Event with Way to Grow
  • September | Financial Literacy Series
  • November 16 | Give to the Max Day
  • November–January | Festival of Trees

Giving Back: Part of our DNA

Even before Mall of America existed as a destination, we invested our resources into bettering our community, hosting our very first non-profit event—the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) walk—on the grounds that would house our stores and headquarters. Learn more about our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts of the past 30 years: